Working With DCHA
Partner with the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) to provide goods and services that support our mission to deliver quality affordable housing to District residents.
Housing Agency Marketplace
The Housing Agency Marketplace is an e-procurement platform where housing authorities post solicitations and vendors submit proposals. Registered vendors automatically receive notifications about relevant opportunities.
Benefits of Registering on the Housing Agency Marketplace
Submit bids/proposals online
Ask written questions during the Q&A period
Receive notices of bid amendments
Track the progress of their bid(s)
Marketplace Registration
Visit the Housing Agency Marketplace and click “Register your company”. You will then be redirected to a form that will allow you to create an account.
Creating an Account
Enter your company name and click “Search Companies”. If your company is found, follow the instructions to register as a salesperson and submit the registration request. If no company is found, click “Register Your Company”.
Company Information
To continue registering, complete the Company Information Form. Please be sure to complete all required fields and select the appropriate options under MWBE Classification. If none of the listed classification options apply, please select “None”.
Point of Contact Information
Add in your company’s Point of Contact Information and click “Submit”.
Company Services & Commodities
From the list of options, select your company’s offered services and/or commodities. To find a service or commodity, click the “Click here” towards the top of the page to search by code. Then click “Save & Continue”.
Login to the Marketplace
Go to the Housing Agency Marketplace login and enter your login credentials. You will then be prompted to accept a usage agreement before entering the marketplace. Once the agreement has been accepted, you may now use the marketplace as a registered vendor. Please note that there is no cost to receive solicitations from DCHA through the Housing Agency Marketplace.
Solicitations
Explore current opportunities to partner with DCHA and make a difference for the District’s low-income and working individuals and families.
DCHA encourages all interested entities to attend Pre-Proposals, Pre-Bids, and Bid Opening Meetings when scheduled. Please refer to individual solicitations for response requirements and deadline information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get quick answers to common questions.
To become a DCHA business partner, interested vendors must meet DCHA’s Section 3 program compliance and the The Department of Housing & Urban Development’s federal labor standards.
Interested business partners can visit the Housing Agency Marketplace, DCHA’s e-procurement platform, and review open solicitations.
To submit bids/proposals online, receive notifications of any bid amendments and track the progress of bids, it is encouraged to register with the Housing Agency Marketplace.
Please refer to your contract for the name, phone number and email for the DCHA Contracting Officer and Technical Representative.
Vendors may check the status of invoices and communicate with DCHA through the DCHA’s online portal for contractors, VendorCafe. Vendors under contract with DCHA may also contact the Technical Representative, whose name, phone number and email are listed in their contract. For any other unpaid invoices, please contact the DCHA staff member who facilitated the purchase.
For questions or assistance with the vendor registration process, contact DCHA’s Office of Administrative Services.